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NCT04272346 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Harnessing Generativity Among Young Adult Cancer Survivors
A NA study of Cancer and Young Adults, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 204
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04272346: Completed NA study of Cancer and Young Adults, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
NCT04272346 is a NA study of Cancer and Young Adults that has completed, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 204 participants, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04272346, a NA study of Cancer and Young Adults, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 204 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Short, online interventions designed to enhance well-being may be particularly amenable for use with adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors (age 15-39 at diagnosis), an understudied group in the cancer community. The benefits of psychological well-being on both physical and mental health outcomes are well-known and, in recent years, researchers and policymakers have begun to view the period of adolescence and young adulthood as a window of opportunity to instantiate lasting habits and behaviors. Growing evidence suggests that prosocial behavior-a behavior that can be reliably manipulated through a short online intervention-may have beneficial effects on well-being and physical health. This has yet to be tested in AYA cancer survivors. Drawing from the literature on positive psychology and prosocial interventions, the proposed study will test the feasibility and efficacy of an 8-week online peer helping intervention designed to increase well-being among AYA cancer survivors. AYA cancer survivors (n = 176) will be recruited and randomized to one of three conditions: a peer helping condition, a cancer-specific writing plus peer helping condition, or a cancer-specific writing condition (control condition). The second group was added in response to a previous study, which found that writing about one's experience prior to helping other survivors may be more beneficial. Participants will complete a weekly writing activity once per week for 4 weeks, with instructions administered via a weekly email. Participants will also complete online assessments before, during, and after the 4-week intervention period.
Primary Outcome
Well-being within the past month will be measured at baseline, post-intervention, and the 1-month follow-up via the 14-item Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF). The MHC-SF is comprised of three empirically derived subscales: the 3-item Emotional Well-Being Subscale, the 6-item Psychological Well-Being Subscale, and the 5-item Social Well-Being Subscale. Higher scores on each subscale, and the total score overall (range: 0-56), indicate greater well-being.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Writing for others
- BEHAVIORAL Processing + writing for others
- BEHAVIORAL Facts-only writing
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 204 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-08-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-04-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04272346 record still lists
NCT04272346 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 204 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Writing for others is the first listed.
NCT04272346 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04272346 about?
NCT04272346 is a clinical study titled "Harnessing Generativity Among Young Adult Cancer Survivors". Short, online interventions designed to enhance well-being may be particularly amenable for use with adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors (age 15-39 at diagnosis), an understudied group in the cancer community. The benefits of psychological well-being on both physical and mental health ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04272346?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 204 participants. The study started on 2020-08-17. Estimated completion is 2021-04-07.
What conditions does trial NCT04272346 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer, Young Adults.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04272346?
The interventions under investigation include: Writing for others (BEHAVIORAL), Processing + writing for others (BEHAVIORAL), Facts-only writing (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04272346?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04272346 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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